For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 902 students in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in North E Hwy 80 are Taylor Elementary School, Woodson Center For Excellence and Daep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX include Taylor Elementary School, Woodson Center For Excellence and Daep.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene?
the neighborhood of North E Hwy 80, Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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